How do you say stop in karate?

Other words
  1. kihon – basic(s)
  2. ki-ai – “spirit focus” / a focusing yell.
  3. kime – “decision” / focus.
  4. rei – bow.
  5. youi – “get ready” / often a command to stand in hachinoji-dachi.
  6. yame – stop.
  7. yasume – rest, relax.
  8. maware / mawatte – turn.
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What do you say at the end of Karate?

During the final bow to the instructor, you can say “arigatou gozaimashita,” which means “Thank you.” “Thank you” in English is okay, too. At the end, the instructor will get up. Wait until the person on your left bows and gets up before you do the same.
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What words do they use in Karate?

General Karate Terms!
  • Zarei – Bowing down or lowering your head. ...
  • Yuudansha – The black belt earner.
  • Yakusoku Kumite – A sparring that is pre arranged.
  • Waza – Techniques.
  • Ushiro – Rear, back.
  • Uke – The person who acquires a technique.
  • Tameshiwari – To break bricks, boards, etc.
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What is a karate yell called?

In Japanese martial arts a Kiai (Japanese: 気合, /ˈkiːaɪ/) is a short shout uttered when performing an attacking move.
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How do you say respect in karate?

Shomen ni rei – [show men nee ray] literally means “bow to the front”, and denotes respect to all the practitioners that came before us (our instructor's instructor and so forth) which is usually followed by, “Sensei ni rei” (bow to the teacher), this is followed by “Otagai ni rei” (bow to others), to show respect to ...
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How do you say yes in karate?

“Hai!” is the commonly used word in Japanese for “yes”/”understood”/”affirmative”. That's what we say in Okinawa – the birthplace of Karate – as well as in many other places where the “Osu!” parade hasn't arrived yet and people value humility.
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What are the 5 blocks in karate?

As a white belt, you will be regularly practicing five basic blocks.
  • Rising Head Level Block (Jodan Age Uke)
  • Inside Hooking Block (Uchi Uke)
  • Outside Block (Soto Uke)
  • Downward Block (Gedan Barai)
  • Groin Sweeping Block (Gedan Uke)
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How do you say start in karate?

Hajime (始め) Hajime is a verbal command used in various martial arts like Karate, Judo, and Kendo. It is given to start or mark the beginning of Kihon, Kata, Kumite or any other practices. It literally means "begin" or "let's begin".
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What are the moves called in karate?

The fundamentals of Karate are arranged around the four main Kihon: stances (Tachikata), punches (Tsuki), blocks (Uke), and kicks (Geri). Mastery of these basics is necessary to excel as a karateka.
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What OSS means?

OSS means anything and everything. It's a term used in BJJ and other martial arts circles that is a way of greeting and demonstrating respect to others.
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What does Otagai ni Rei mean?

Otagai-ni-Rei: bow to each other.
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What does OSS mean in karate?

Oss is Japanese and is derived from the phrase “Oshi Shinobu.” “Oshi” means to “push” and “Shinobu” means to “endure.” Together Oshi Shibonu means “to endure even when being pushed.” Martial artists have to push forward against the resistance of their own physical and mental limitations.
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Is it OSS or Osu?

The word Osu is pronounced and written in a few different ways. Most write “Osu” or “Oss”. They are just different spellings and both of them are “correct”. The pronunciation is closer to “Ohss!”
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What does AIS mean in karate?

It's a kiai (literally "expression of spirit") - a sound rather than a word. Different schools use different kiai - "aits!" is pretty common, likewise "hou!" Basically, it's the sound you make when you suddenly and powerfully tense your abdominal muscles.
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What does REI mean in karate?

Rei is the word used to denote the formal Japanese bow that you will see a lot in traditional Dojo's (Dojo is the name for a training hall and means 'place of the Way'). Rei also means respect.
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What are karate teachers called?

Japanese martial arts commonly use Sensei (先生) meaning "teacher" or literally translated, "born first" or "one who has gone before". A Sensei is a person who has knowledge and is willing to teach that knowledge to another. A Sensei assists students in ken shiki "the pursuit of knowledge".
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How do you say stop in Taekwondo?

Taekwondo Commands in Korean
  1. Attention: 차렷 (charyeot)
  2. Begin: 시작 (shijak)
  3. Continue: 계속 (kyesok)
  4. Ready: 준비 (junbi)
  5. Stop: 갈려 (kalryeo)
  6. Return: 바로 (baro), used when you need to return to face an instructor at the end of a form.
  7. Bow: 경례 (kyeongrye)
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What language is spoken in karate?

Karate originated from Okinawa which utilized their own indigenous language blended with Chinese and Japanese. An example being that some Karate schools use Hiji and others use Empi (both meaning elbow strike but with different origins).
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What are the 3 basic kicks in karate?

Understanding some basic kicks
  • Front kick with thrust (Mae-geri kekomi).
  • Side kick with thrust (Yoko-geri kekomi).
  • Crescent kick (Mikazuki-geri).
  • Extensive roundhouse kick (Mawashi-geri).
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What is the easiest karate move?

The Building Blocks of Karate: 8 Basic Karate Moves for Beginners
  • The Straight Punch: Choku Zuki.
  • The Front Lunch Punch: Oi Zuki.
  • The Front Kick: Mae Geri.
  • The Side Kick: Yoko Geri.
  • The Roundhouse Kick: Mawashi Geri.
  • Upper Rising Block: Age Uke.
  • Middle Block: Soto Uke/Uchi Uke.
  • Downward Block: Gedan Barai.
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How do you remember Katas?

Three Tips to Remember Kata
  1. TIP #1: Practice your kata as fast as you can.
  2. TIP #2: Practice your form facing different directions.
  3. TIP #3: Practice kata with your eyes closed.
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